Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

Q&A: Your HRT Questions Finally Answered (The Stuff Your Doctor Glossed Over)

Every cell in your body has hormone receptors, which means when your hormones are off, nothing works the way it should. And yet, hormone replacement therapy remains one of the most misunderstood and under-explained topics in women's health. The confusion isn't your fault. A lot of it traces back to one study from 2002 that scared an entire generation of doctors away from prescribing hormones, and the ripple effects are still being felt today. In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, Dr. Carrie is answering the questions you actually submitted, the ones your doctor glossed over, the ones nobody's giving you straight answers on, and the ones you weren't sure were okay to ask. If HRT has felt overwhelming or out of reach, this is the episode that changes that. What's Discussed: (4:27) Can supplements replace hormones in full menopause? (7:09) The hysterectomy question that trips everyone up. (11:22) Finding the right HRT provider when your current one won't go there. (15:41) More HRT options than you were probably told about. (20:25) Why HRT is giving you a skin rash and what to do instead. (23:06) Water retention on HRT and how to actually fix it. (24:02) Symptoms vs. labs: how do you know it's actually working? (28:22) Just started BHRT: when should you test? Thank you to our Sponsors! Timeline: Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE [http://timeline.com/DRCARRIE] and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths [http://www.drcarriejones.com/myths] Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://www.drcarriejones.com/hormones101 [https://www.drcarriejones.com/hormones101] The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThWS0laOHdEX3FFczd3U3V0VDBDNldKeTBKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuUzdYSTdFSW9YYXpBVG13WXo3eEdaYjFVVkJSU2tlQ1AtaV9ueFhEZnhQSmFMQ3IwVHlSR1FQRGVBcHZTTlZxSnQyQXNvNDNhY25vZC14OV9YZ0FFbVlhejBHTXVCWGo1RXU3MzVKdnA2Q2UwQWRLZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.ck.page%2Flabtestchecklist&v=a6UNVb7BiMIhttps://www.drcarriejones.com/labs [https://www.drcarriejones.com/labs] The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: https://www.drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie [https://www.drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie] Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjlESUdRMkh2UF90Y21kUU5PVVI1T0VZMEtjQXxBQ3Jtc0trdXdyYjdEMXd3VDhLTmkxRlNhcnRrZG5uVDBnV1dya0J4WVM4RGNyN0ozTFU5VlBMdmMtS0VBQklYNzZMeDdqcUM2T3hOaFpyUkktck14RF9CU1VtMldHcTZpUVdGUkN4R2otMlpnVTdjNWpzcGJ2OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.kit.com%2Fstagesofperimenopause&v=a6UNVb7BiMIhttps://www.drcarriejones.com/stages [https://www.drcarriejones.com/stages] Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com [http://drcarriejones.com]Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter] Instagram: @dr.carriejones [https://instagram.com/dr.carriejones]Facebook: @drcarriejones [https://facebook.com/drcarriejones]TikTok: @drcarriejones [https://tiktok.com/@drcarriejones]YouTube: @drcarriejones [https://youtube.com/@drcarriejones]Pinterest: @drcarriejones [https://www.pinterest.com/drcarriejones] Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Connie Zack (Co-Founder of Sunlighten): What Infrared Saunas Actually Do for Perimenopausal Hormones

Did you know that the heat in your sauna might not even be the most important part? Most women hear "sauna" and think of sweating buckets, longevity bros, and biohackers. But there is actually a whole spectrum of light energy happening inside an infrared sauna that is doing the real work, and it has a lot to do with your hormones. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten and one of the original pioneers of the infrared sauna industry. With over 25 years of experience studying how infrared light and heat impact the body at the cellular level, Connie breaks down what is actually happening when you step inside, why wavelength matters more than temperature, and what perimenopausal and postmenopausal women specifically need to know. If you have ever wondered whether a sauna is actually worth the hype, or if you have been told to skip it because of your hormones, this one is for you. What's Discussed: * (06:41) The number one symptom of perimenopause (and it is not hot flashes) * (07:13) Myth buster: why near infrared matters more than red light * (10:17) Should you sauna in the morning or at night * (17:40) The surprising fact about sweating that changes everything * (27:43) Can you sauna in perimenopause if you already run hot * (34:36) What near infrared does to your brain and memory * (51:04) Infrared sauna vs cold plunge: which one wins for women * (54:46) The most underrated benefit nobody talks about Thank You to Our Sponsors! Timeline Nutrition: Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE [http://timeline.com/DRCARRIE] and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies. Sunlighten: Supercharge your cells in a Sunlighten Sauna. Visit sunlighten.com/partner-savings/ [https://www.sunlighten.com/partner-savings/?utm_source=DrCarrieJones&utm_medium=Partner&leadsource=DrCarrieJones&utm_campaign=DrCarrieJones] to get $2100 OFF and free shipping. Studies Mentioned: * Core Temperature Study [https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/9832d3f0-685b-0021-9fc3-0a88ee8dfc7a/dcff2181-16fa-4d4b-9dc0-a17e861cfc29/Core%20Body%20Temperature%20Study.pdf] * University of Missouri, Blood Pressure Study [https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/9832d3f0-685b-0021-9fc3-0a88ee8dfc7a/f28f3d4e-13ee-4325-8c66-29002ae2f7d2/UMKC%20Lower%20Blood%20Pressure%20Sauna%20Study.pdf] * Blood, Urine, and Sweat Study for Detox: * pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21057782/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21057782/] * sunlighten.com/blog/bus-study/ [https://www.sunlighten.com/blog/bus-study/] ✍️ FREE GUIDES: * Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths [http://www.drcarriejones.com/myths] * Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101] * The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThWS0laOHdEX3FFczd3U3V0VDBDNldKeTBKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuUzdYSTdFSW9YYXpBVG13WXo3eEdaYjFVVkJSU2tlQ1AtaV9ueFhEZnhQSmFMQ3IwVHlSR1FQRGVBcHZTTlZxSnQyQXNvNDNhY25vZC14OV9YZ0FFbVlhejBHTXVCWGo1RXU3MzVKdnA2Q2UwQWRLZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.ck.page%2Flabtestchecklist&v=a6UNVb7BiMIdrcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist] * The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblF3WXJSbW9NbUtvNlFZUHZuYzNhSW9pclQzUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNG9icU1MeDM2Qm1XMUZfdUN2Z21iX2pnR2c2SHZmNmw4bS10ZjdLWE04bkQ2WnJCUGI1ZGlwcDdXOHR2TVhqSVhsWXpkb0NYR2NKaDRHRl9WQXdtZkFKaFJsZEdBWWdrdjhkUWRiWWZXNjIzdFd4UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.ck.page%2Fperimenopausesymptom&v=a6UNVb7BiMIdrcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom] * Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjlESUdRMkh2UF90Y21kUU5PVVI1T0VZMEtjQXxBQ3Jtc0trdXdyYjdEMXd3VDhLTmkxRlNhcnRrZG5uVDBnV1dya0J4WVM4RGNyN0ozTFU5VlBMdmMtS0VBQklYNzZMeDdqcUM2T3hOaFpyUkktck14RF9CU1VtMldHcTZpUVdGUkN4R2otMlpnVTdjNWpzcGJ2OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.kit.com%2Fstagesofperimenopause&v=a6UNVb7BiMIdrcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause] Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com [http://drcarriejones.com]Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter] Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFJQ2RXazN4djdqeWtxZW5UbWpMSU1teHczd3xBQ3Jtc0trN0dRQk85SHQwOUFVaUMwX1Jzd0c0a2JXTjM0dFVTMHFoVWJ0c25vNDdiSjNoT19KYTdxVnVNXzlnZm80Nm5VZ0l3X19fQm83T3ZkQUhSSmVlX3V3azYzX2N5RWJ2bE5TcXk4UjkxTUFSdVlSYVZXUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdr.carriejones%2F&v=a6UNVb7BiMI@dr.carriejones [https://instagram.com/dr.carriejones]Facebook: @drcarriejones [https://facebook.com/drcarriejones]TikTok: @drcarriejones [https://tiktok.com/@drcarriejones]YouTube: @drcarriejones [https://youtube.com/@drcarriejones]Pinterest: @drcarriejones [https://www.pinterest.com/drcarriejones] Find more from Sunlighten: Website: sunlighten.com/ [https://www.sunlighten.com/] Instagram: @sunlightensaunas [https://www.instagram.com/sunlightensaunas/] Facebook: Sunlighten Saunas [https://www.facebook.com/SunlightenSaunas/] YouTube: @SunlightenSaunas [https://www.youtube.com/@SunlightenSaunas] Contact no.: +8772920020 Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Why Progesterone Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think

Progesterone is one of those hormones that gets mentioned everywhere but explained almost nowhere, and that gap is costing women a lot. What most women don't know is that progesterone isn't just a fertility hormone. You have progesterone receptors from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet, which means when levels start to drop, the effects show up everywhere. We're talking worse PMS, heavier periods, anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere, and that lovely 1am wake-up where your brain decides it's time to think about everything you've ever done wrong. In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, I'm breaking down the top three things most women don't know about progesterone, including the brain chemistry behind why it's basically your built-in calm-down switch, what actually happens to your levels as you move through perimenopause and into menopause, and why having had a hysterectomy does not mean you're off the hook. If you've been wondering whether progesterone might be part of what's going on for you, this one is a great place to start. What's Discussed: (0:00) The top three progesterone facts most women have never been told. (0:43) Why progesterone is called the pro-gestation hormone and what it does beyond pregnancy. (1:11) The surprising ways progesterone helps if you're still cycling. (1:27) When your body actually makes progesterone and why it's not all the time. (1:51) Why your progesterone levels should be way higher than your estrogen. (2:14) Why progesterone is the first hormone to drop in perimenopause and what that feels like. (2:41) How far progesterone falls once you're fully menopausal. (3:10) The ALLO-GABA connection and why it explains your sleep, anxiety, and irritability. (4:39) When to talk to your practitioner about progesterone replacement. (5:05) The hysterectomy myth Dr. Carrie wants to clear up once and for all. (5:49) Bioidentical progesterone vs. synthetic progestin and why the difference matters. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths [http://www.drcarriejones.com/myths] Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101] The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThWS0laOHdEX3FFczd3U3V0VDBDNldKeTBKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuUzdYSTdFSW9YYXpBVG13WXo3eEdaYjFVVkJSU2tlQ1AtaV9ueFhEZnhQSmFMQ3IwVHlSR1FQRGVBcHZTTlZxSnQyQXNvNDNhY25vZC14OV9YZ0FFbVlhejBHTXVCWGo1RXU3MzVKdnA2Q2UwQWRLZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.ck.page%2Flabtestchecklist&v=a6UNVb7BiMIwww.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist] The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblF3WXJSbW9NbUtvNlFZUHZuYzNhSW9pclQzUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNG9icU1MeDM2Qm1XMUZfdUN2Z21iX2pnR2c2SHZmNmw4bS10ZjdLWE04bkQ2WnJCUGI1ZGlwcDdXOHR2TVhqSVhsWXpkb0NYR2NKaDRHRl9WQXdtZkFKaFJsZEdBWWdrdjhkUWRiWWZXNjIzdFd4UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.ck.page%2Fperimenopausesymptom&v=a6UNVb7BiMIwww.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom] Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjlESUdRMkh2UF90Y21kUU5PVVI1T0VZMEtjQXxBQ3Jtc0trdXdyYjdEMXd3VDhLTmkxRlNhcnRrZG5uVDBnV1dya0J4WVM4RGNyN0ozTFU5VlBMdmMtS0VBQklYNzZMeDdqcUM2T3hOaFpyUkktck14RF9CU1VtMldHcTZpUVdGUkN4R2otMlpnVTdjNWpzcGJ2OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.kit.com%2Fstagesofperimenopause&v=a6UNVb7BiMIwww.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause] Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com [http://drcarriejones.com]Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter] Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFJQ2RXazN4djdqeWtxZW5UbWpMSU1teHczd3xBQ3Jtc0trN0dRQk85SHQwOUFVaUMwX1Jzd0c0a2JXTjM0dFVTMHFoVWJ0c25vNDdiSjNoT19KYTdxVnVNXzlnZm80Nm5VZ0l3X19fQm83T3ZkQUhSSmVlX3V3azYzX2N5RWJ2bE5TcXk4UjkxTUFSdVlSYVZXUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdr.carriejones%2F&v=a6UNVb7BiMI@dr.carriejones [https://instagram.com/dr.carriejones]Facebook: @drcarriejones [https://facebook.com/drcarriejones]TikTok: @drcarriejones [https://tiktok.com/@drcarriejones]YouTube: @drcarriejones [https://youtube.com/@drcarriejones]Pinterest: @drcarriejones [https://www.pinterest.com/drcarriejones] Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Barbara Birke: What No One Tells You About Muscle Loss, Hormones & Strength Training After 40

Did you know that the muscle you are losing right now is doing a lot more than changing how you look in the mirror? It is quietly running your metabolism, regulating your blood sugar, protecting your bones, and most women have absolutely no idea. You can be eating well, doing cardio five days a week, and still feel squishier, weaker, and completely frustrated that nothing seems to be working. And it starts earlier than most women realize. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Barbara Birke, holistic health coach and sport scientist with over 25 years of experience helping women over 40 build strength and actually feel good in their bodies again. Barbara has a gift for making this feel completely doable, no matter where you are starting from. If you have ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Where did my muscle go?", this one is for you. What's Discussed: (00:07) The muscle question every woman over 40 is secretly asking. (01:02) Rapid fire: the one thing you should be doing but probably aren't. (01:54) Is it actually too late to build muscle in menopause? (06:10) The workout habit that's quietly stressing your body out. (08:20) Why muscle is now called the organ of longevity. (10:01) The surprising link between strength training and your pelvic floor. (11:03) How muscle controls your blood sugar without insulin. (11:41) The hormone-like substances your muscle releases to repair your organs. (13:01) Why building muscle has nothing to do with how you look in your jeans. (15:03) Why you feel squishier and it is not just in your head. (16:13) The muscle loss nobody warned GLP-1 users about. (18:10) How to start moving when exercise has never felt like your thing. (21:29) Is it a mindset block or are your hormones actually working against you? (25:02) The real starting point and why pink weights are perfectly fine. (39:35) How much protein women in midlife actually need. (46:06) Where to find Barbara and her course Power and Balance. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Timeline Nutrition: Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit timeline.com/DRCARRIE [http://timeline.com/DRCARRIE] and save up to 39% OFF your Mitopure® Gummies. Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com [http://cozyearth.com] and use my code DRJONES for 20% OFF. And if they ask how you found them in the survey, tell them Dr. Jones sent you. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths [http://www.drcarriejones.com/myths] Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101] The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThWS0laOHdEX3FFczd3U3V0VDBDNldKeTBKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuUzdYSTdFSW9YYXpBVG13WXo3eEdaYjFVVkJSU2tlQ1AtaV9ueFhEZnhQSmFMQ3IwVHlSR1FQRGVBcHZTTlZxSnQyQXNvNDNhY25vZC14OV9YZ0FFbVlhejBHTXVCWGo1RXU3MzVKdnA2Q2UwQWRLZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.ck.page%2Flabtestchecklist&v=a6UNVb7BiMIwww.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist] The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblF3WXJSbW9NbUtvNlFZUHZuYzNhSW9pclQzUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNG9icU1MeDM2Qm1XMUZfdUN2Z21iX2pnR2c2SHZmNmw4bS10ZjdLWE04bkQ2WnJCUGI1ZGlwcDdXOHR2TVhqSVhsWXpkb0NYR2NKaDRHRl9WQXdtZkFKaFJsZEdBWWdrdjhkUWRiWWZXNjIzdFd4UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.ck.page%2Fperimenopausesymptom&v=a6UNVb7BiMIwww.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom] Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjlESUdRMkh2UF90Y21kUU5PVVI1T0VZMEtjQXxBQ3Jtc0trdXdyYjdEMXd3VDhLTmkxRlNhcnRrZG5uVDBnV1dya0J4WVM4RGNyN0ozTFU5VlBMdmMtS0VBQklYNzZMeDdqcUM2T3hOaFpyUkktck14RF9CU1VtMldHcTZpUVdGUkN4R2otMlpnVTdjNWpzcGJ2OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.kit.com%2Fstagesofperimenopause&v=a6UNVb7BiMIwww.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause] Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com [http://drcarriejones.com]Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter] Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFJQ2RXazN4djdqeWtxZW5UbWpMSU1teHczd3xBQ3Jtc0trN0dRQk85SHQwOUFVaUMwX1Jzd0c0a2JXTjM0dFVTMHFoVWJ0c25vNDdiSjNoT19KYTdxVnVNXzlnZm80Nm5VZ0l3X19fQm83T3ZkQUhSSmVlX3V3azYzX2N5RWJ2bE5TcXk4UjkxTUFSdVlSYVZXUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdr.carriejones%2F&v=a6UNVb7BiMI@dr.carriejones [https://instagram.com/dr.carriejones]Facebook: @drcarriejones [https://facebook.com/drcarriejones]TikTok: @drcarriejones [https://tiktok.com/@drcarriejones]YouTube: @drcarriejones [https://youtube.com/@drcarriejones]Pinterest: @drcarriejones [https://www.pinterest.com/drcarriejones] Find more from Barbara Birke: Website: www.optimum-you.com/ [https://www.optimum-you.com/] Instagram: @strongwithbarbara [https://www.instagram.com/strongwithbarbara/] YouTube: @strongwithbarbara [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2YHE5G0-cl8qA0Du0RBhg] Pinterest: @youroptimum [https://ca.pinterest.com/youroptimum/] Power and Balance Course: www.courses.optimum-you.com/strength-training-for-women-40-1 [https://courses.optimum-you.com/strength-training-for-women-40-1] Newsletter: www.courses.optimum-you.com/newsletter-opt-in [https://courses.optimum-you.com/newsletter-opt-in] Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Andrea Donsky: Phantom Smells, Fatigue, and the Weird Symptoms of Perimenopause

When it comes to menopause symptoms, the first thing that comes to mind is hot flashes. But did you know it didn't make it to the top 10 most common symptoms of menopause based on Andrea Donsky's research and surveys? In fact, 9 out of the top 10 are brain and mental health related, think fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and memory lapses, and most women have been brushing them off as "just life." In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my friend Andrea Donsky, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, 7-time published menopause researcher, and author of the upcoming book Nourishing Menopause, to break down her groundbreaking research, the strange symptoms that keep getting dismissed, and the nutrition blueprint that ties it all together. If you have ever felt like your body suddenly stopped making sense, this is the conversation that finally connects the dots. What's Discussed: * (00:00) How Andrea's research uncovered 103+ perimenopause symptoms * (02:19) The top 10 symptoms and why 9 of them are brain-related * (05:46) Fatigue is number one and most women are blaming themselves * (07:49) Phantom smells, electric shocks, and the symptoms nobody believes * (11:08) Why stress hits differently in perimenopause * (14:05) The SAFE nervous system response and why humor actually helps * (17:17) Gut health, digestion, and what changes when hormones shift * (20:18) The reframe: how long do your symptoms actually last? * (21:09) Weight gain, visceral fat, and why it is not your fault * (27:12) How one bad night of sleep messes with hunger and blood sugar * (32:40) The biggest nutrition mistake women are making right now * (38:56) How much protein you actually need (the simple formula) * (41:40) Gut health in perimenopause and why bloating is not just food * (46:41) The BALANCE blueprint for eating in this phase of life * (49:04) Supplements that actually matter: the four non-negotiables * (54:31) Rapid fire: soy, intermittent fasting, and protein in everything Thank you to my sponsors! 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Ebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjlESUdRMkh2UF90Y21kUU5PVVI1T0VZMEtjQXxBQ3Jtc0trdXdyYjdEMXd3VDhLTmkxRlNhcnRrZG5uVDBnV1dya0J4WVM4RGNyN0ozTFU5VlBMdmMtS0VBQklYNzZMeDdqcUM2T3hOaFpyUkktck14RF9CU1VtMldHcTZpUVdGUkN4R2otMlpnVTdjNWpzcGJ2OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrcarriejones.kit.com%2Fstagesofperimenopause&v=a6UNVb7BiMIwww.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause] Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com [http://drcarriejones.com]Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter [https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter]Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFJQ2RXazN4djdqeWtxZW5UbWpMSU1teHczd3xBQ3Jtc0trN0dRQk85SHQwOUFVaUMwX1Jzd0c0a2JXTjM0dFVTMHFoVWJ0c25vNDdiSjNoT19KYTdxVnVNXzlnZm80Nm5VZ0l3X19fQm83T3ZkQUhSSmVlX3V3azYzX2N5RWJ2bE5TcXk4UjkxTUFSdVlSYVZXUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdr.carriejones%2F&v=a6UNVb7BiMI@dr.carriejones [https://instagram.com/dr.carriejones]Facebook: @drcarriejones [https://facebook.com/drcarriejones]TikTok: @drcarriejones [https://tiktok.com/@drcarriejones]YouTube: @drcarriejones [https://youtube.com/@drcarriejones]Pinterest: @drcarriejones [https://www.pinterest.com/drcarriejones] Find more from Andrea Donsky: Website: https://andreadonsky.com/ [https://andreadonsky.com/]Instagram: @andreadonsky [https://www.instagram.com/andreadonsky/]Facebook: Andrea Donsky [https://www.facebook.com/andreadonskyRHN/]TikTok: @andreadonsky [https://www.tiktok.com/@andreadonsky]X: @AndreaDonsky [https://x.com/andreadonsky]Podcast: Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-reimagined-with-andrea-donsky/id1541865659]Nourishing Menopause book: www.amazon.com/ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668061546]NourishingMenopause Find more from Andrea's community: Morphus website: https://wearemorphus.com/ [https://wearemorphus.com/]Morphus Instagram: @wearemorphus [https://www.instagram.com/wearemorphus/]Morphus YouTube: @wearemorphus [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF61Jsr8qgpOEDnZuFdFp2A]Morphus X: @WeAreMorphus [https://x.com/wearemorphus] Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.